May at Crookhey Hall, and the start of a new Summer term saw a visit from The Army, organised by Senior Personal Tutor Mrs White.
A number of activities were available to both children and staff, to give everyone an idea of the options available in the Army.
With the arrival of the World Cup, it was only fitting to mention the Senior Football Team who were earlier this month crowned league champions. Having only lost one game all season, the boys involved should all be very proud of themselves. Mr Philips, Senior Team Coach, had this to say,
“It’s been a real season [...]
Students and staff returned to Crookhey Hall under a veil of snow and ice. Although only a small number returned it was pleasing to see the willingness to return and take part in all activities permittable.
As an end of term treat the majority of the senior football team took a visit to Eastlands, the football ground of Manchester City FC. A great day was had by all, and the staff were very pleased with the excellent behaviour and attitudes taken by the pupils.
Another great win for Crookhey Hall school in the league saw them go top in a very competitive competition this year. Mr Phillips, head coach, came back with this report.
“Crookhey Hall senior team maintained their 100% record with a by no means easy win over Witherslack.
The conditions dictated that this would be a scrappy game [...]
The first in a number of league games got off to a great start with Crookhey Hall running out deserved 6-2 winners against Moorbrook School from Preston.
This was however the final game of Mr Manning’s football refereeing and coaching career at Crookhey Hall, as he is to move on to pastures new in the very [...]
The introduction of Small Animal Care to the Crookhey Hall vocational options has seen the arrival of some new creatures to the school. The long suffering cockerel Dave has been given some hens for company, along with Guinea Pigs, and the imminent arrival of ferrets and finches to name but a few. The children will [...]
Mrs Jura from Crookhey Hall recently took a number of boys on their inaugural farm visit. She came back with this report:
July 2009 saw two Key Stage 3 groups make visits to the newly opened Greenlands Farm Village based in North Lancashire. Newly opened meant new farm animals and a wide variety of babies were [...]
Children and Staff returned to Crookhey Hall today to be welcomed by not only new teachers & pupils but also by new subjects.
Hospitality and Catering was just one of the new vocational courses to be offered to the pupils at the end of the last school year; Small Animal Care, Multi Trade Construction and Land [...]
Mr Creed and Miss Lee took a group of boys to Knowsley Safari Park on the 16th July.
Mr Creed came back with the following report,
“Task - Attempt to cross the plains of Knowsley Safari Park (without damaging the school minibus)!!
Date - 16/07/09
Time - 1100
Daring duo - Miss Lee & Mr Creed
Crack Team of explorers - [...]